Berkeley senator’s new law would put moratorium on housing moratoriums

"Housing Crisis Act of 2019" removes obstacles to new housing over objections of local governments.

Mill Valley residents must remove flammable trees and gardens as part of anti-fire measure

But the city council backed off on a more aggressive removal plan that prompted public outcry.

SF rents soar as much as 18 percent in five years

Brace.

Huge rent hike drives BART out of Oakland headquarters

Transit agency may spend $227 million for new office rather than pay more rent.

Western Addition Queen Anne with turret and lacy spindlework asks $3.09M

1892 Victorian mixes new and old.

There’s a mountain lion roaming the Sunset, Golden Gate Park

Big cat is unlikely to bother humans.

City offers PG&E $2.5 billion infrastructure buyout

Mayor London Breed wants to push for independence from utility company.

SF state senator moves to curb PG&E’s week-long blackout plan

Utility warns it could turn off power for up to a week for fire threats.

Cabin-like Palo Alto Craftsman asks $3.98M

Wood you?

California’s de facto rent control expansion poised to pass

David Chiu has one week to execute key votes for Assembly Bill 1482.

City: Park named after racist congressman should be rechristened

Board of Supervisors voted to rename Julius Khan playground last year.

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On the hunt for an apartment? Try these 9 Craigslist alternatives

Godspeed!

Please don’t drive to Chase Center

And other travel tips to get you in and out of San Francisco’s newest sports arena.

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The 5 most pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods in SF

Not all neighborhoods are equal when foot hits pavement.

Rare Ernest Coxhead home in Pacific Heights seeks $4.5M

Coxhead influenced Bay Area architects like Bernard Maybeck, Julia Morgan, and Albert Farr.

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Renting in San Francisco: What happens when my roommate leaves?

Much of what happens when a roomie plans to leave is the landlord's prerogative.

SF Assessor sues Giants, appeals board over Oracle Park

Carmen Chu says ballpark is worth millions more than team wants to pay.

Fight over stolen homeless beds, empty shelters hits SF City Hall

"These beds are for the sickest among us, the people you and I see on the streets completely on their own."

What $5,300 rents you in SF right now 

Five new rentals, from Nob Hill to Pac Heights

San Francisco decides not to ban tech company cafeterias

Ban could return in the future if labor negotiations between workers and tech companies glitch

Ferry Building to undergo two-year restoration

The building will not only get a fresh coat of paint, but also a new color.

Bay Area home sales decline 12 months in a row

July’s sale inventory lowest since 2011.

Why do BART platform signs now say ‘2-door’?

New info appeared on platform displays over the weekend.

This seaside Belvedere house would make a great vacation home

A comparatively humble—but no less stunning—abode in the tony North Bay enclave.

David Chiu’s rent cap bill gets stronger, lasts longer

"As this bill moves forward, I will do everything in my power to get it over the line and ensure as many Californians as possible have protections."

The simplest, most beautiful map of Chinatown

Artist Peter Gorman renders every alley for his new book of "Barely Maps."

Embarcadero homeless navigation center takes shape

"Exciting to see the progress being made," said Mayor Breed.

Planning Commission approves new home on ruins of Largent House

Many remain angry about home’s demolition.

Mayor Breed pushes ‘traffic calming’ in bid to reduce traffic deaths

Another life-saving idea—restricting right turns at red lights.

What $2,000 rents you in SF right now 

Five new rentals, from Excelsior to Japantown.

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• The beginner’s guide to San Francisco

SF rent laws your landlord probably doesn't want you to know

From living in an illegal unit to possible reductions in rent, here’s what you should know about renting in the city.

Explaining Muni’s new Chase Center-specific bus lines

Two express lines hope to concentrate transit into corridor from BART straight to the arena, but only on certain days.

Burning Man satellite images show what the festival looks like from space

Black Rock City rises in mere days.

Millennium Tower settles hundreds of lawsuits

Long-awaited fix for faulty luxury building still being awaited.